Lead Environmental Scientist

Description

ICF seeks an Environmental Scientist to work within our Science, Policy, Health, Environment, Regulation, and Economics (SPHERE) team. This position will primarily support our EPA contract with the Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI) on technical projects designed to leverage hands-on knowledge and experience with site characterization and remediation technologies to promote improvements to the cleanup of contaminated sites. This position will also include managing technical projects and project teams, including subcontractors, and interacting with clients.

What you'll do:

• Provide site-specific technical assistance to EPA to solve a wide range of technical issues related to site characterization, remediation, and long-term management of contaminated sites, including reuse and redevelopment.

• Identify, evaluate, and document ways to improve and optimize contaminated site cleanup including technologies, approaches, strategies, and best practices.

• Support improvements to EPA's management of environmental data from contaminated site cleanups including developing effective data management approaches and plans.

• Manage a range of technical projects and multi-disciplinary project teams, including ICF staff, subcontractors, and consultants.

• Work directly with clients on a day-to-day basis.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering or related technical field.

• At least 10 years of experience conducting site characterization and remediation of contaminated sites, including experience in geostatistics and advanced sampling methodologies.

• Experience preparing technical plans and reports for clients and external stakeholders.

• Knowledge of EPA cleanup programs (e.g., Superfund, RCRA, Brownfields).

• Knowledge and experience with DoD (Air Force) environmental restoration programs (DERP).

• Willingness/ability to do limited travel as needed.

Preferred skills:

• Team player with demonstrated project management skills including the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage a heavy workload, and meet internal and external deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with clients.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email ~~~ and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

$79,154.00 - $134,561.00

Virginia Remote Office (VA99)